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San Mateo residents press council for action after county backs 69‑bed detox site
Summary
Dozens of San Mateo residents urged the City Council to oppose a proposed 69‑bed Horizon detox center at 101 N. El Camino Real, citing lack of notice and proximity to schools and senior housing; the council directed staff to schedule a special meeting with county and Horizon leaders and declined to serve as a county meeting panelist on March 24.
Dozens of residents told the San Mateo City Council on March 16 they were blindsided by a county‑sponsored application that would place a 69‑bed Horizon detox and sobering center at 101 North El Camino Real, near Episcopal Day School and several senior facilities.
“We estimate the proposed building will blot out the sun for a significant portion of the surrounding community,” said Becky Bennett, a District 1 resident, who urged the council to scrutinize the development’s height and setbacks after viewing plans posted March 6. Marjorie Ruiz Hidalgo, Pacific Gas & Electric’s local government affairs representative, and other commenters asked the city to demand better outreach and technical information from outside agencies.
Catherine Collins, vice chair of the Episcopal Day School board, said the site lies about 800 feet from the school and asked the council to…
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